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#200850 Sat Aug 28 2010 06:39 PM
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Any ideas on keeping freshly polished brass items from tarnishing other than spraying it with clear? seems like the clear always takes some of the shine away.Thanks

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I would like to know the answer to that also.

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Can't remember what the big boys use on the lamps and radiators on brass area cars, it's not lacquer or is it????

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I have used U-POL clear in a spray can. It does not take away any shine on brass.I think you can get it only at a autobody supply store. marty

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Flitz polish works well and lasts longer than standard brass polish, But tarnish is just the nature of the beast.


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Mark,

Try the following clear coat from StanChem,Inc.at www.stanchem-inc.com/ known as Incralac. The best protective coating for brass and copper on the market based on my use experience. Have not purchased any in a few years,not cheap but once and done.
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Also try not to touch it with the bare hands. Oils from your skin can make dark spots on it eek


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The post by gasoildude is correct for any cleaned surface prior to coating with Incralac, which is the same any time you prep a surface before you apply a protective finish. Once the Incralac coating is dry, handling is no longer a concern. Many clear coatings tarnish over time, however Incralac has not on any items I have done, some going back 15 + years. ( I don't work for StanChem, Inc, but do appreciate high quality products).
Walt K.


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